How Did Napoleon Dominate Russia In The Summer Of 1812

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Méneval, Claude François de. "Napoleon Enters Moscow, 14 September 1812." Gale World History in Context. Detroit: Gale, 2014. World History In Context. Web. 25 Oct. 2016.

This personal account is effective however, seems to lack the perspectives of the soldiers which would be really appreciated. It gives a brief overview of the conditions of the city which sets out the feeling of absolute helplessness in the pity of those involved in the war, thus it helps to support our thesis.

Brandt, Anthony. "1812: the bitter end: when Napoleon invaded Russia in the summer of 1812, victory seemed certain--but then came winter." Military History Nov. 2013: 34+. Military and Intelligence Database Collection. Web. 13 Oct. 2016.

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